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United States of America v. Timothy Begay
Date: 09-30-2025
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Court: The United States Court for the District of New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
A Fruitland man has been indicted on federal charges in connection with the murder of a woman.
According to court documents, on December 9, 2024, Timothy Begay, 38, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, intentionally killed Jane Doe.
Begay is charged with second degree murder and will be released third-party to a halfway house pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Begay faces up to life in prison.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case.
View the Indictment (Begay).pdf
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
The outcome was: An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Which court heard United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the District of New Mexico, NM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Timothy Begay decided?
This case was decided on September 30, 2025.